Outer Drive Bridge, Double-deck bascule bridge in downtown Chicago, United States.
The Outer Drive Bridge spans 356 feet across the Chicago River, featuring a double-leaf mechanism that enables both upper and lower decks to lift for water traffic.
The bridge construction started in 1929 and finished in 1937 as part of the Public Works Administration projects during the Great Depression, costing over 11 million dollars.
In 1982, the structure received the name Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Bridge to mark the centennial of President Roosevelt's birth.
The structure carries DuSable Lake Shore Drive traffic, connecting the north and south sections while accommodating vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians on the Chicago Lakefront Trail.
On its opening day, October 5, 1937, the bridge processed 36,000 vehicles within thirty minutes despite delays from windshield sticker distribution.
Location: Chicago
GPS coordinates: 41.88840,-87.61410
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:43
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